A man on a quest for spiritual self-discovery can appear to be a lone wolf – journeying into the wilds of spirituality, searching for truth

Igniting Summer Fire - June 30- July 2, 2023

Summer invokes the element of fire. Fire is naturally expansive and opening. It is always ready to meet with and merge with what’s in front of it, without fear, and with incredible powers of transformation.

In this retreat, we will explore the open transformative power of summer itself. Participants of this workshop will use the poses of yoga to open their bodies and alleviate tightness from the cooler seasons. We will venture outside of our comfort zone, out of doors, and get the opportunity to interact with other like-minded individuals who are looking to expand their bodies, consciousness, and have a good time as summer suggests.

Participants will have the option to hike accessible trails in beautiful rural Vermont, participate in yoga and meditation, have access to spa amenities, and massage.

What you can expect:

Yoga designed to open are release tension
Mountain hiking, Cold river plunge, Meditative walks,
BonFires & Drumming and possible Sweat Lodge (being built this spring!),
An inviting environment – ripe for deep connection, introspection, and meaningful conversations.
The time and place for inner focus

join us June 30- July 2, 2023

OUR RESIDENCE FOR THE WEEKEND

enLiven at the Green River
Sandgate, Vermont

Our venue...

https://www.enlivenvermont.com/#/enLiven@ The Green River; Step into the River of Change
Transformative experiences in a hidden oasis. – you have arrived at enliven at the Green River. Soak up all things that nature has to offer – start to feel your body relax and take a moment for true learning and self-exploration, and a possible new beginning.

We believe that self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, our goal is to simplify. And through our holistic wellness approach, creative space, and thoughtful planning, we’re excited to offer you a place to rest, work, play, and transform. For those who have long-awaited a retreat experience, you can now enjoy one closer to home. Whether you are celebrating some much-needed self-care, a long-awaited gathering of friends and family or a celebration – Enliven at the Green River is a magical place – where transformation and connection are
common.

/www.enlivenvermont.com/#/

ITINERARY:

A rough itinerary:

Friday Arrival
4:00 PM Arrival
5:00 PM Yoga and welcome
7:00 PM Dinner
8:30 PM Evening meditation and bonfire

Saturday
7:00 AM morning bite
8:00 AM Meditation
8:30 AM Yoga
10:30 AM breakfast
12 pm - 5 pm (Free time / Hike)
5:00 PM restorative yoga and pranayama
7:00 PM dinner
8:00 PM Meditation

Sunday
7:00 AM bite
8:00 AM yoga and meditation
10:00 AM breakfast
11:00 AM Final Closing
Noon departures

And what a weekend it has been. Finding the time for yourself, your practice of yoga and meditation, getting to know others on a similar journey, and seeing yourself in the Summer FIre!

Your Guides:
Paul Menard

For more than two decades, Menard has evolved his yoga practice by embracing movement and mechanics with a profound appreciation for the intricacy and form of yoga. He applies his advanced teachings and postures, which are passionately executed. And yet, Paul yearned for a more spiritual practice, which led him to Karuna Center for Yoga and Healing Arts, an open and welcoming community. For seven years, Menard studied under Eileen Muir, completing over 500 hours of yoga teacher training, 500 hours of training in Shiatsu, and bodywork. Today, Menard is now the Director at Karuna, where he has fostered a thriving community – that he will bring to Enliven Spiritual Retreat for Men. Menard continues to study yoga, pranayama, meditation, sacred spiritual texts, Shiatsu, and bodywork. Always learning. Always applying.

www.karunayoga.com/our-team